Maine doesn’t know which of its 715 schools lack fire sprinklers
In at least one survey nearly half of superintendents reported their schools lacked sprinklers.
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German POWs picked potatoes and painted in Aroostook County. A new exhibit shows their work.
Nearly 80 years later, their creative works are reaching a wider audience thanks to a joint online and in-person exhibition between museums in Houlton and Portland.
Maine hotels and restaurants recover to pre-pandemic sales, but shortages blunt profits
The surge, which reflects growing sales volume, is largely due to built-up demand from Mainers and out-of-state visitors.
The pandemic made Maine’s affordable housing problem worse
Swaths of Mainers are finding they can no longer afford to live in the communities where they’ve planted roots are being thrust into housing insecurity as they compete to find a place to live.
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How to host a seafood boil
Perhaps the original “one-pot” meal, seafood boils are a great way to feed a crowd while celebrating the local bounty of delicious crustaceans and crops.
How to travel Maine like a tourist this summer
With summer travel around the corner, tourists will be arriving before we know it.
This is what self-care looks like for caregivers
Mental health experts agree that when the caregivers’ needs are met, the person receiving the care also benefits.
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